Geraldine Lamm
Feb 8, 2021
Geraldine Pope Lamm, 89, of Newport, formerly of Nash County, died Monday, February 8, 2021.
Funeral, Evergreen Memorial Park, Wednesday, 2:00 PM.
Mrs. Lamm is survived by her sons, Keith Lamm (Joan) of Stantonsburg and Lynwood Lamm (Tammy) of Newport; grandchildren, Jenny, Michael, Greg, Melissa, Michelle, Brandon, Christina and Jennifer; great-grandchildren, Chase, Victoria, Anna, Tanner,...
Mary Simmons
Feb 2, 2021
Mary Allene Johnson Simmons, 97, died peacefully in her sleep, at the home of her daughter, Mary Susan Heath, of Goldsboro, on February 2, 2021. Until January of this year, she was a long-time resident of Kenly.
There will be a celebration of Mary’s life on Saturday, February 6, at Kenly Missionary Baptist Church, 1730 NC Hwy...
Billy Baker
Feb 2, 2021
William Otho (Billy) Baker, Jr., 90, a resident of the Coopers Community, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Forest Hills Cemetery in Nashville. Dr. William M. Presnell and Rev. Paul Weaver will preside.
Billy was born August 5, 1930, to William Otho Baker,...
Patricia Little
Jan 28, 2021
On Thursday evening, January 28, 2021, Pat, who loved dancing, accepted God’s invitation to His party. She entered dancing joyfully, knowing her Daddy was waiting with Jesus and hoping there’d be fried chicken, collards and some homemade ice cream!
Pat was the beloved daughter of Thyra Shackleford Little and the late James D. “Mickey” Little. In addition...
Penny Jackson
Jan 21, 2021
Penelope “Penny” Dew Jackson, 78, of Bailey, died Thursday, January 21, 2021 after a battle with cancer.
The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, Monday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Mask and social distancing are required. The funeral will be for and at the convenience of the family. She graduated from Bailey High School and Chowan...
James Manning
Jan 21, 2021
JAMES MANNING
James “Jim” Manning, 85, of Middlesex, died Thursday, January 21, 2021.
Funeral, Sunday, 3:00 PM, Bailey Cemetery.
Surviving is his daughter, Kim Manning of Raleigh; sons, Brett Bissette (Angela) of Wilson and Dale Bissette (Kathy) of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Amanda, Rachel (Nick) and Aaron (Rionna); great-grandchild, Charlotte; brothers, Ray Manning of...
Mitchell Tippett
Jan 19, 2021
Mitchell Craig Tippett, 32, of Wilson, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021.
A celebration of his life will be held Friday, January 22, 11 AM, Peace Church, 2838 Tilghman Rd N, Wilson. Interment, with Navy Honors, will be in Maplewood Cemetery. The family will visit at Peace Church one hour before the service.
He is survived...
Harry Lash III
Jan 16, 2021
Harry Lash III, 68, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021 in Wilson, after a brief but persistent illness.
Services will be held in the spring in Ohio. Details will be announced later.
Harry was born in Danville, Illinois to Harry Lash II and Phyllis Farley Lash on April 26, 1952. He was...
Dixie Gardner
Jan 16, 2021
Dixie Lamm Bailey Gardner, 100, of Wilson, died Saturday, January 16, 2021.
Funeral, Maplewood Cemetery, Section J, Tuesday, 2:00 PM. Friends may visit Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon.
Mrs. Gardner was a retired bookkeeper for Batten Auto Parts for more than 50 years. She enjoyed Forest Hills Baptist Church and the...
Dene Sutton
Jan 15, 2021
Dene Bottoms Sutton, 75, of Elm City, died Friday, January 15, 2021.
A service will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, January 22, at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City.
Dene was preceded in death by her husband, James Melvin Sutton; parents, A. Berry “Curly” Bottoms, Jr. and Myra Winstead Bottoms; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Martha...
Beverly Summerlin
Jan 14, 2021
Beverly Cousins Summerlin, 84, of Goldsboro, died Thursday, January 14, 2021.
She was born in Nathalie, VA on July 20, 1936, and was the only daughter of the late Victor and Emma Cousins. A 1954 graduate of Goldsboro High School, Beverly held many jobs in her working career. For over twenty years, she supported the family business,...
Billie Cooper
Jan 11, 2021
Billie Glenn Cooper, 82, of Lucama, died Monday, January 11, 2021.
Billie was a graduate of the Lucama High School class of 1957.
Memorials in his name may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Bob Frey
Jan 9, 2021
Robert Lloyd Frey, 72, of Wilson, died Friday, January 8, 2021.
There are no immediate plans for a Memorial to be held.
Bob was born September 26, 1948. He was a loving father and grandfather who passed away due to complications from COVID-19. He was devoted to his late wife Carolyn Frey. The two met...
Robert Ruffin
Jan 8, 2021
Robert Morris Ruffin, Jr., 76, of Elm City, died Friday, January 8, 2021.
Funeral, Sunday, 3:00 PM, Stantonsburg Cemetery. Those in attendance should practice social distancing and wear a mask. The family will receive friends at 6909 Glover Rd., Elm City.
He was raised and worked on a farm in Wilson County until he was...
John Larsen
Jan 6, 2021
John W. Larsen, Jr, M.D., FACOG, FACMG, 77, of Sims, died on January 6, 2021 at the Duke University Hospital after suffering a stroke on December 19, 2020.
He was Professor Emeritus at The George Washington University where for more than 40 years he was a practicing physician and Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr....
Lamont Whitley
Jan 3, 2021
Harvey Lamont Whitley, known to most as Lamont, to some Monte and to grandchildren and great grands as Pop, died at home January 3, 2021 after a short illness. He was 95 years old.
Lamont was a native of Fremont, the only child of the late Harvey Leroy and Margaret Benton Whitley. After graduating from Fremont High School,...
Billie Wells
Dec 31, 2020
Billie Bryant Wells, 90, of Rock Ridge, died Thursday, December 31, 2020.
A service was held for her family at Maplewood Cemetery.
She loved her family, friends, Cedar Grove Church and friends she made at the Red Barn and the Lucama Senior Center.
Mrs. Wells was preceded in death by her husband, Brutus...
Dorothy Sorrell
Dec 31, 2020
Dorothy Barnes Sorrell, 87, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 31, 2020.
The funeral will be for and at the convenience of the family.
Mrs. Sorrell and her husband, Jim, owned and operated Wilson Lawn and Garden Equipment for 22 years.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Sorrell; daughters, Pat Wilhite (Dave) of...
Harvey Ruffin
Dec 27, 2020
Harvey Barron “Bud” Ruffin, Jr., 93, of Wilson, died Sunday, December 27, 2020.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, 11:00 AM at Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Wilson, Bud graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1945 and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1951 after serving in the U.S. Navy....
Carol Wainwright
Dec 25, 2020
Carol Wade Wainwright, 82, of Stantonsburg, died Friday, December 25, 2020.
Funeral, Tuesday, 1:00 PM, Stantonsburg Cemetery.
Carol was born and raised on a farm in Snow Hill. She was the youngest of seven children. She became a registered nurse after graduating from nursing school in Wilson. While in Wilson, Carol met Ralph and they...
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Geraldine Lamm
Feb 8, 2021
Geraldine Pope Lamm, 89, of Newport, formerly of Nash County, died Monday, February 8, 2021.
Funeral, Evergreen Memorial Park, Wednesday, 2:00 PM.
Mrs. Lamm is survived by her sons, Keith Lamm (Joan) of Stantonsburg and Lynwood Lamm (Tammy) of Newport; grandchildren, Jenny, Michael, Greg, Melissa, Michelle, Brandon, Christina and Jennifer; great-grandchildren, Chase, Victoria, Anna, Tanner,...
Mary Simmons
Feb 2, 2021
Mary Allene Johnson Simmons, 97, died peacefully in her sleep, at the home of her daughter, Mary Susan Heath, of Goldsboro, on February 2, 2021. Until January of this year, she was a long-time resident of Kenly.
There will be a celebration of Mary’s life on Saturday, February 6, at Kenly Missionary Baptist Church, 1730 NC Hwy...
Billy Baker
Feb 2, 2021
William Otho (Billy) Baker, Jr., 90, a resident of the Coopers Community, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Forest Hills Cemetery in Nashville. Dr. William M. Presnell and Rev. Paul Weaver will preside.
Billy was born August 5, 1930, to William Otho Baker,...
Patricia Little
Jan 28, 2021
On Thursday evening, January 28, 2021, Pat, who loved dancing, accepted God’s invitation to His party. She entered dancing joyfully, knowing her Daddy was waiting with Jesus and hoping there’d be fried chicken, collards and some homemade ice cream!
Pat was the beloved daughter of Thyra Shackleford Little and the late James D. “Mickey” Little. In addition...
Penny Jackson
Jan 21, 2021
Penelope “Penny” Dew Jackson, 78, of Bailey, died Thursday, January 21, 2021 after a battle with cancer.
The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, Monday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Mask and social distancing are required. The funeral will be for and at the convenience of the family. She graduated from Bailey High School and Chowan...
James Manning
Jan 21, 2021
JAMES MANNING
James “Jim” Manning, 85, of Middlesex, died Thursday, January 21, 2021.
Funeral, Sunday, 3:00 PM, Bailey Cemetery.
Surviving is his daughter, Kim Manning of Raleigh; sons, Brett Bissette (Angela) of Wilson and Dale Bissette (Kathy) of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Amanda, Rachel (Nick) and Aaron (Rionna); great-grandchild, Charlotte; brothers, Ray Manning of...
Mitchell Tippett
Jan 19, 2021
Mitchell Craig Tippett, 32, of Wilson, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021.
A celebration of his life will be held Friday, January 22, 11 AM, Peace Church, 2838 Tilghman Rd N, Wilson. Interment, with Navy Honors, will be in Maplewood Cemetery. The family will visit at Peace Church one hour before the service.
He is survived...
Harry Lash III
Jan 16, 2021
Harry Lash III, 68, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021 in Wilson, after a brief but persistent illness.
Services will be held in the spring in Ohio. Details will be announced later.
Harry was born in Danville, Illinois to Harry Lash II and Phyllis Farley Lash on April 26, 1952. He was...
Dixie Gardner
Jan 16, 2021
Dixie Lamm Bailey Gardner, 100, of Wilson, died Saturday, January 16, 2021.
Funeral, Maplewood Cemetery, Section J, Tuesday, 2:00 PM. Friends may visit Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon.
Mrs. Gardner was a retired bookkeeper for Batten Auto Parts for more than 50 years. She enjoyed Forest Hills Baptist Church and the...
Dene Sutton
Jan 15, 2021
Dene Bottoms Sutton, 75, of Elm City, died Friday, January 15, 2021.
A service will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, January 22, at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City.
Dene was preceded in death by her husband, James Melvin Sutton; parents, A. Berry “Curly” Bottoms, Jr. and Myra Winstead Bottoms; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Martha...
Beverly Summerlin
Jan 14, 2021
Beverly Cousins Summerlin, 84, of Goldsboro, died Thursday, January 14, 2021.
She was born in Nathalie, VA on July 20, 1936, and was the only daughter of the late Victor and Emma Cousins. A 1954 graduate of Goldsboro High School, Beverly held many jobs in her working career. For over twenty years, she supported the family business,...
Billie Cooper
Jan 11, 2021
Billie Glenn Cooper, 82, of Lucama, died Monday, January 11, 2021.
Billie was a graduate of the Lucama High School class of 1957.
Memorials in his name may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Bob Frey
Jan 9, 2021
Robert Lloyd Frey, 72, of Wilson, died Friday, January 8, 2021.
There are no immediate plans for a Memorial to be held.
Bob was born September 26, 1948. He was a loving father and grandfather who passed away due to complications from COVID-19. He was devoted to his late wife Carolyn Frey. The two met...
Robert Ruffin
Jan 8, 2021
Robert Morris Ruffin, Jr., 76, of Elm City, died Friday, January 8, 2021.
Funeral, Sunday, 3:00 PM, Stantonsburg Cemetery. Those in attendance should practice social distancing and wear a mask. The family will receive friends at 6909 Glover Rd., Elm City.
He was raised and worked on a farm in Wilson County until he was...
John Larsen
Jan 6, 2021
John W. Larsen, Jr, M.D., FACOG, FACMG, 77, of Sims, died on January 6, 2021 at the Duke University Hospital after suffering a stroke on December 19, 2020.
He was Professor Emeritus at The George Washington University where for more than 40 years he was a practicing physician and Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr....
Lamont Whitley
Jan 3, 2021
Harvey Lamont Whitley, known to most as Lamont, to some Monte and to grandchildren and great grands as Pop, died at home January 3, 2021 after a short illness. He was 95 years old.
Lamont was a native of Fremont, the only child of the late Harvey Leroy and Margaret Benton Whitley. After graduating from Fremont High School,...
Billie Wells
Dec 31, 2020
Billie Bryant Wells, 90, of Rock Ridge, died Thursday, December 31, 2020.
A service was held for her family at Maplewood Cemetery.
She loved her family, friends, Cedar Grove Church and friends she made at the Red Barn and the Lucama Senior Center.
Mrs. Wells was preceded in death by her husband, Brutus...
Dorothy Sorrell
Dec 31, 2020
Dorothy Barnes Sorrell, 87, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 31, 2020.
The funeral will be for and at the convenience of the family.
Mrs. Sorrell and her husband, Jim, owned and operated Wilson Lawn and Garden Equipment for 22 years.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Sorrell; daughters, Pat Wilhite (Dave) of...
Harvey Ruffin
Dec 27, 2020
Harvey Barron “Bud” Ruffin, Jr., 93, of Wilson, died Sunday, December 27, 2020.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, 11:00 AM at Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Wilson, Bud graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1945 and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1951 after serving in the U.S. Navy....
Carol Wainwright
Dec 25, 2020
Carol Wade Wainwright, 82, of Stantonsburg, died Friday, December 25, 2020.
Funeral, Tuesday, 1:00 PM, Stantonsburg Cemetery.
Carol was born and raised on a farm in Snow Hill. She was the youngest of seven children. She became a registered nurse after graduating from nursing school in Wilson. While in Wilson, Carol met Ralph and they...
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